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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Las Vegas

Compare New Orleans to Las Vegas fares from partner sites, get to MSY by bus, and know which Harry Reid terminal and pickup point your airline uses.

MSY to LAS · 1,497 mi · 3h 47m est.

MSY to LAS
1,497 miles
3h 47m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

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New Orleans to Las Vegas flight insights

Average flight time

~3h 47m (estimated)

MSY → LAS

Cheapest cached price

$158

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 12, 2026.

Planning a trip from New Orleans to Las Vegas? The average flight time on this route is ~3h 47m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $158 (last checked Oct 12, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

New Orleans to Las Vegas covers a straight-line distance of about 1,497 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~3h 47m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

New Orleans to Las Vegas at a glance

MSY to LAS is about 1,497 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from New Orleans to Las Vegas on Eazair
Origin	New Orleans (MSY)
Destination	Las Vegas (LAS)
Average Flight Time	~3h 47m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$158
Fares Last Checked	Oct 12, 2026
Distance	1,497 miles (MSY to LAS)
Time in Las Vegas	2 hours behind New Orleans
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in Las Vegas is 2 hours behind New Orleans. New Orleans is on Central Time, Las Vegas on Pacific Time.

Flight deals from New Orleans to Las Vegas

Breeze and Southwest are the airlines Louis Armstrong New Orleans International's nonstop list (no date shown) gives for Las Vegas (LAS); schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result. Flights here run from MSY to Harry Reid International. JetBlue, Delta, American, United and Southwest have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. In Las Vegas, Southwest, American and Delta use Terminal 1, and United and JetBlue use Terminal 3.

Jefferson Transit's Veterans-Airport (E1) bus runs between City Park Avenue in New Orleans and MSY, using the same airport stop as the 202 Airport Express. Screening happens at the consolidated checkpoint on Level 2, which closes 30 minutes before the last scheduled departure, and MSY has dedicated CLEAR lanes for standard and TSA PreCheck screening. MSY also says flight schedules are subject to change and asks travelers to check with the airline for current flight information.

Harry Reid passengers on Southwest, American or Delta come out at Terminal 1, where ride apps collect from Level 2 of the parking garage and taxis line up on the east side of baggage claim near doors 1 to 4. United and JetBlue arrivals at Terminal 3 find rideshare on the garage's Valet Level and taxis on Level Zero near door 52. The RTC buses stop only at Terminal 1, so Terminal 3 arrivals heading for Route 108 take the free shuttle across.

EazAir's first 3 fare checks for MSY to LAS ran from 28 Sep to 12 Oct 2026, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. With only 3 checks, that range says little about how prices behave over time. United Basic Economy is the one fare here without a carry-on on domestic flights. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for New Orleans to Las Vegas flights

Departure · New Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Central Time

Arrival · Las Vegas

Harry Reid International (LAS)

Pacific Time

About Las Vegas

Areas to know in Las Vegas

The Strip
Downtown / Fremont Street
Summerlin

Weather in Las Vegas

A desert climate with very hot summers and mild winters. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable outdoor conditions.

New Orleans to Las Vegas: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International's nonstop list (no date shown) shows Las Vegas (LAS) served by Breeze and Southwest. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Leaving from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

RTA's 202 Airport Express runs daily between downtown and the airport. MSY lists downtown stops at Elk Place at Cleveland and at Union Passenger Terminal, Bus Bay 2.
Jefferson Transit's Veterans-Airport (E1) bus runs between City Park Avenue in New Orleans and the airport.
MSY's consolidated security checkpoint is on Level 2. It opens at 3:30 a.m. and closes 30 minutes before the last scheduled departure.
MSY has dedicated CLEAR lanes for standard and TSA PreCheck screening at the Level 2 checkpoint.
MSY points travelers to the MyTSA app for wait times.

Arriving at Harry Reid International (LAS)

Airline	LAS terminal
American	Terminal 1
Delta	Terminal 1
Southwest	Terminal 1
United	Terminal 3
JetBlue	Terminal 3
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

LAS has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.
A free shuttle links the terminals from Level 0 at each one, about every 20 to 30 minutes. LAS says the ride takes about 10 minutes.
LAS says lane closures in the airport connector tunnels for repaving are expected to continue until the end of December 2026.

Getting from LAS	Where to board	Where it goes
Rideshare	Terminal 1: Level 2 of the parking garage. Terminal 3: Valet Level of the parking garage.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Terminal 1: outside baggage claim, east side, doors 1 to 4. Terminal 3: Level Zero near door 52.	Wherever you are going.
RTC Route 108 and Red Line buses	Terminal 1, Level Zero only. From Terminal 3, take the free shuttle to Terminal 1 first.	Route 108 (Paradise) runs to the Bonneville Transit Center. The Red Line was formerly Route 109, Maryland Parkway.
Shuttle between terminals	Free, about every 20 to 30 minutes, from Level 0 at each terminal. The ride takes about 10 minutes.	Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Southwest Basic	Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item.	Checked bag fees apply to Basic fares.	A free Standard seat is assigned at check-in. Preferred and Extra Legroom seats cost extra.	Only by upgrading to a Choice fare or higher. Cancelling at least 10 minutes before departure gives a flight credit, which for Basic expires 6 months from booking.
JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026)	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra.	Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 3 fare checks from New Orleans to Las Vegas ran from 28 Sep to 12 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. With only 3 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

MSY: Nonstop flights (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Security checkpoint (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RTA: Route 202 Airport Express schedule (effective 20 Sep 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Harry Reid International: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Harry Reid International: All options to and from (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Harry Reid International: Public bus (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Harry Reid International: Taxi and ride share (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Harry Reid International: Connector tunnel pavement project (6 Aug 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RTC: Route 108 timetable (1 Aug 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for MSY to LAS, 28 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can I take a bus to New Orleans airport?

Yes. RTA's 202 Airport Express runs daily from downtown, with stops at Elk Place at Cleveland and Union Passenger Terminal, Bus Bay 2. Jefferson Transit's E1 bus runs from City Park Avenue.

Does MSY have CLEAR or TSA PreCheck?

MSY has dedicated CLEAR lanes for standard and TSA PreCheck screening at its consolidated Level 2 checkpoint, which opens at 3:30 a.m.

Which Harry Reid terminal do I land at from New Orleans?

Southwest, American and Delta use Terminal 1, and United and JetBlue use Terminal 3. A free shuttle links the two from Level 0 about every 20 to 30 minutes.

Where do rideshare drivers pick up at Harry Reid?

LAS lists rideshare pickup on Level 2 of the Terminal 1 parking garage and on the Valet Level of the Terminal 3 parking garage.

Do the lowest fares from New Orleans to Las Vegas include a carry-on?

Southwest's policy allows one carry-on on Basic, American Basic Economy and JetBlue Main Base include one, and Delta says Main Basic passengers can bring one free. United Basic Economy includes just a personal item on domestic flights for most travelers.

How far is New Orleans from Las Vegas?

MSY and LAS are about 1497 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.